Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). Choose the part which has an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as your answer.

I enquired of him (a) / why he is so negligent (b) / in his studies. (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Case of sentence formation. If the principal clause of the sentence is in past form, the subordinate clause must be in the past tense. So, word 'enquired' demands 'was' in place of 'is'.

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